The trips strengthen the work done with the clients on a weekly basis, empowering them and increasing confidence and self-belief. Previously, most of the participants had not been away from home for a significant period of time.

The initiative is largely funded by Keith Peacock’s annual charity golf day and also received funding from Greenwich Action for Voluntary Service (GAVS).

“It’s great that what was raised at my golf day in May has facilitated this opportunity.

“It’s very rewarding to know that the money is going to such a worthy cause and making such a positive difference.”

Naomi Goldberg, GAVS’ Chief Executive, said:

“GAVS is very excited to support this project. We have been administering a small grants budget on behalf of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and we are pleased that one of these is going towards such important work.”